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snuffing

/snʌfɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does snuffing mean?

verb

To breathe in or sniff up something, especially smoke, fumes, or dust. To extinguish a flame or fire by depriving it of oxygen.

Example

"The fire was snuffed out by the strong gust of wind."

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